Ukraine war
Russian central bank governor Nabiullina hit with US sanctions
Washington looks to punish Moscow for moves to annex parts of Ukraine
Politics
Supply Chain
Japan sets guidelines for protecting critical supply chains
Semiconductors, rare earths and medical supplies likely to receive government support
Ukraine war
Excerpts from Putin's speech at annexation ceremony
People in four regions are becoming Russian citizens 'forever,' president says
Ukraine war
Putin announces annexation of Ukrainian territory
Russia takes 'four new regions' as Kyiv counters with application to join NATO
Politics
Chinese Americans oppose U.S. attorney nominee over targeted prosecution
Biden's nomination of Casey Arrowood in Tennessee sparks controversy
Politics
Prayuth did not break term limit and can stay in power: Thai court
Decision paves way for APEC summit in November, election due next year
International relations
U.S., Philippines pivot to closer defense ties with eye on Taiwan
Defense chiefs Austin and Faustino discuss maritime security, intel sharing
Japan immigration
Court rejects long-stay visa for gay U.S. man married to Japanese
Japan agency says resident status not granted to same-sex couples
Politics
Pakistan army helicopter crash stirs rumors, spotlights insurgency
Experts link increased Baloch militant activity to destabilization in Afghanistan
US-China tensions
U.S. SEC fines Deloitte's China affiliate $20m for audit violation
Regulator accuses auditor of allowing some clients to perform own reviews
Ukraine war
Putin to host Kremlin ceremony annexing parts of Ukraine
U.N. warns of 'dangerous escalation,' while Kyiv vows 'harsh reaction'
Indo-Pacific
U.S. warns of China threat in first Pacific islands strategy
Biden administration plans to open 3 embassies in region to bolster influence
China's party congress
China's party congress gives Xi chance to tighten grip on law enforcement
Allies in line to lead key commission where influence of political foes lingers
International relations
Marcos plans Japan trip as Philippines seeks to rejuvenate old ties
Tokyo hopes to explore deeper security partnership with eye on China
Energy
Japan reaches deal on emergency LNG supplies from Petronas
Economy ministry seeks out fuel from Southeast Asia to prepare for winter crunch
N Korea at crossroads
North Korea fired two ballistic missiles off east coast: Seoul
This follows 2 others a day earlier, as U.S. VP Harris visits South Korea
Myanmar Crisis
Myanmar court hands Suu Kyi and Australian aide 3-year jail terms
Two other advisers given same sentences for violation of Official Secrets Act
International relations
U.S. VP Harris visits DMZ, condemns North Korean missile tests
South Korea's Yoon calls meeting 'productive' amid friction over EV subsidies
Indo-Pacific
U.S. doubles down on extra-large drone subs to counter China
Defense chief Austin checks progress at naval facility in California
Sri Lanka crisis
Sri Lanka eyes December bailout, IMF says timing hard to predict
Colombo seeks one-stop shop for talks with creditors like China, India, Japan
